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Hedged: meaning, definitions and examples

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hedged

 

[ hษ›dส’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial protection

To hedge means to protect oneself against potential losses in investments by taking an offsetting position in a related asset. This is commonly used in finance and involves strategies like options and futures contracts. By hedging, investors can minimize risk exposure while maintaining the potential for profit. It's a common practice to ensure stability in uncertain economic conditions.

Synonyms

protect, safeguard, secure

Examples of usage

  • Investors hedged their portfolios against market downturns.
  • The company hedged its currency risks through options.
  • Traders regularly hedge their positions to avoid losses.
  • She decided to hedge her bets in the stock market.

Translations

Translations of the word "hedged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cauteloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorsichtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hati-hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะตะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Ž้‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prudent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prudente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temkinli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐจๆ…Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varfรฆrin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ t ehtiyatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cauteloso

Word origin

The word 'hedge' comes from the Old English 'hวฃc', which means 'fence' or 'enclosure'. It evolved to describe a protective barrier, primarily in agricultural contexts. The financial meaning of 'hedging' emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the idea of safeguarding against loss similar to how a physical hedge protects a garden. Over time, the term has been widely adopted in various financial strategies, especially in relation to stocks, bonds, and commodities. The concept has become essential in modern risk management practices, allowing investors to navigate the complexities of financial markets.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,439, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.